Longview, WA

Downtown Longview Clean Up

The Longview 1414 Club is looking to spruce up Downtown Longview for the up coming Spring. Starting Sunday March 22^nd, the Club will be starting a series of clean up Sundays in the Longview Downtown area; they'll be working on flower beds and sidewalks. They want to get the word out and invite volunteers and anyone else interested on helping out and lend a hand. Bring your gloves, brooms and rakes.

Come and join the group at 1414 12^th Avenue Longview WA, at 9:00 am on Sundays. For questions about this contact them at 360 425 7260 ask for Dan.

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

The 2009 Cowlitz County Home and Garden Show

Once again the 2009 Cowlitz County Home and Garden Show is here. The Lower Columbia Contractors Association (LCCA) is inviting the public to join the fun Saturday March 21st from 9:00 - 6:00 pm and Sunday 22nd from 11-5 in the Cowlitz County Expo Center.

The Cowlitz County Home & Garden Show will be hosting free gardening and many other workshops throughout the day and displaying what's new in Home, Remodeling, Home Decor, and More, all under one roof. You will have the opportunity to meet hundreds of experts and experience hundreds of products and services.

This family event is more than just learning about gardening, how to fix or dress up a home, you can also take advantage of discounts, gift cards and drawing that business give away. Kids are also welcome to come and enjoy games, small gifts and other treats.

Venancio Gonzalez - GRI, e-PRO Realtor® with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, serving Longview, Kelso and surrounding Cowlitz County real estate markets. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

West Longview Christmas Lights

Do to the bad weather conditions for the last week or so, we as a family have opted to mainly stay a home and out of the cold except for few times walking down the street for some down the hill sled action. Couple night ago, the kids and I decided to challenge bad road conditions and drive around our West Longview neighborhood and enjoy some great lighted homes with Christmas lights. It was a lot of snow on the streets but the drive wasn't bad, of course having a four wheel drive and being very careful helps a lot. Here are some of the photos we took, enjoy!

Visit our West Longview real estate page for more information and links about the neighborhood.

Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, e-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates serving the Cowlitz County communities. gonzalezq@windermere.com or (360) 751 4001.

A Visit To The Annual Cowlitz County Unique Tin Car Show and Swap Meet 2008

What a unique experience! I had not attended the car show in few years and was surprised of how much has change and grown. According to organizers this show attracts over 3,000 spectators each year and listening to the announcers over the microphone the attendance on Saturday was a record breaker. This yearly event has marked the end of Cowlitz County Summer fun events for the last of 34 years.

The event opened the doors at 8:00 a.m. to hundreds of classic and custom-built cars, trucks and some motorcycles, swap meet, vendors and early eager spectators. Then was followed by exciting events throughout the day like some line dance performance, some contests with up to $300 prices, award and parade of winners presentation and ended with the 9:00 p.m. Longview Downtown controlled Cruise, were according to The Daily News there were over 600 permits issued to participate in this event.

So, if you miss it this year, you are invited to experience how amazing it is to see some of the incredible beefed-up engines, flashy chrome and paint jobs on some of these hot rods and in the way contribute to a good cause, according to event organizers part of the profits are donated to local charities throughout Cowlitz County.

Cowlitz County real estate agent, Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, with Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001.

The Cowlitz County fair and rodeo 2008 is here, come and join the fun from Wednesday July 30^th to Saturday August 2^nd. Four days of pure fun and excitement awaiting kids, adults and everyone else in between willing to come and join the fun. The fair will begin with the kid's day parade on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. and will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the usual variety of stands, games and rides for kids, teenagers and all daring parents. Then there is the variety of special schedule events like the Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Cruise to the Fair-Open Car Show, Road Warrior paintball, Rodeo Queen Coronation and many, many more. To see all schedule events, the dates and times, visit the Cowlitz County website here.

Venancio Gonzalez a GRI, E-PRO Realtor®, Windermere Real Estate Allen & Associates, 360 751 4001, Servicing the Cowlitz County real rstate market.